Genealogists who only know their ancestor came from
Somewhere on Madeira: (No location is known)

Alan Pontes, 37 Stuart Street, Maida Vale, London NW6 5LF, UK
Tel: 0044 1713285455 or 0044 1713287707
Email: alan@incentives-for-less.co.uk
Date submitted: before 1998
Location: Unknown
Surname: Pontes
Comments: I am a South african citizen living in the Uk, do you have any
information on the surname " Pontes," my Grandfather's father
immigarated to South Africa from Madeira early this century.

Donna Dostal, Route 2, Box 213, Roseau, MN, 56751
Phone:(218) 463-3142
Email: Donna_Dostal@roseau.k12.mn.us
Date submitted: before 1998
Location: Madeira, village-unknown
Surname: Freitas (American variations: Fratis, Frates)
Comments: Looking for information regarding my great-grandfather, Antone
Francis Frates. He was born approx. 1869 on Madeira, died 1898. He had
immigrated to Massachusetts. His parents were Joseph F. Fratis and Lulu
Fratis, both born on Madeira. I have no other information, such as siblings,
etc.

Jeri Nixon, North Central Idaho
Email: nixon@camasnet.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Cambra, Fernandes
Comments: I am researching my maternal great grandparents. My grandparents
were: Manuel (maybe Piadad?) Cambra born in Medeiros, Portugal in 8/1876 and
Alexandra Fernandes born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 2/1890, died 1983 in Hayward,
California. They married in Oakland, CA 1905 and Manuel and Alexandra had 5
children 2 boys, Manuel and William and 3 girls, Alice, Violet and Ida. I am
searching for any information regarding any ancestors and descendents. If
anyone has even the slight lead I would be soooo happy to hear from them.
Grandfather had at least two siblings Tony born 1877, and Mary born 1888.
May 1999.

James Coyle, 10 Greenwood Ave. Staten Island, NY 10301-3404
Email: jimbo@peakaccess.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Lido, Nobriga, Estevão João
Comments: Stephen Nobriga my grand father was born on Madeira on or about
Sept. 2, 1878, he went to the Boston area in the late 1800's, he supposedly
left Madeira to avoid the draft. He was part of a large family 14 or 16
children. I think that the last name João was somehow involved. I think the
name could be Estevão João something about using the mothers maiden name. He
settled in Staten Island in the early 1900's. He married Lilian Black a
native of Nova Scotia he may have entered the US from Canada. I am also
wondering about the name Nobriga, it seems almost native to Madeira, it is
seldom found elsewhere and it almost always can be traced back to Madeira.

Arlys R. LaFehr (Mrs. Thomas R.), 1997 S. Broadway, Grand Junction, CO 81503
Tel: (970) 241-4541
Email: lafehrmom@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Island: Unknown (could be Azores or Madeira)
Surname: Enos
Comments: Joseph C. Enos (according to the 1900 Census) was born 1858, came
to the US in 1882 at age 18 [sic] and worked as a day laborer and sharecropper
in the Taunton-Rehoboth area. He also worked as a horsewrangler for the
Waterman drayage company in Providence, RI. He married Catherine (see under
Azores, Flores, Lomba), my husband's great-grandmother, in about 1886, had
six children, and died sometime after 1901. His father may have been a teacher
and his sister Teresa was also a teacher.

Mary Vieira Finch, 4560 State Route 414, Beaver Dams, New York 14812
Email: dfinch@stny.lrun.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Vieira
Comments: Searching for information about paternal grandparents, Gregory and Caroline
Vieira of Madiera. Caroline died and Gregory came to America with children:
Louis, Mercy, ohn, Edward, Mary. Settled in up state New York.

Trixie Simmons, 2 White Hall, St. Peter, Barbados, West Indies
Email: trix@inaccs.com.bb
Date submitted: before 1998
Surnames: da Silva, deSantos, Nascimento
Comments: The maternal grandparents of my mother (Juliet Nascimento) are João
Miguel da Silva, a shoemaker, and Maria deSantos who were born somewhere in
Madeira in the 1800's. They emigrated to Georgetown, British Guiana where they
raised a family of 8: Beatrice (Juliet's mother), Migueli (emigrated to Canada
and joined the army in World War I); Abel (emigrated to the USA); Agustini
(emigrated to the USA); Lewis, Benjamin, Ursula and Mary remained in British
Guiana. Juliet's paternal grandfather was John Nascimento, born in Madeira,
and who emigrated to Antigua in the British West Indies. He married a Creole
from one of the French W.I. islands and raised 4 children: Francis Patrick
(Juliet's father), Mannie, Rose (married Bowering, a policeman) and Lilian.
Would love to know what became of my mother's family!

Gayle Erickson, (address: not submitted), Los Banos, CA 93635
Email: gaylesbill@ce112000.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Nobriga
Comments: Joseph Nobriga (b 6-1848) married Mary Rose Mello (b 6-1863 in São
Miguel) after relocating in Hawaii. I believe they left Hawaii in about 1905
and came to California, settling in the Oakland and San Leandro area.

Bob Hurford, 10008 Lily Flagg Circle, Huntsville, Alabama, 35803
Tel: 205-881-9510
Email: BobNat1221@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Fernandes, Rodrigues
Comments: My great grandparents, Manuel P. Fernandes (May1830-1910) &
Mary Rodrigues, born (April 1834-1914) were born on the island of Madeira.
They came to New York in the 1850s and then settled in Jacksonville, Illinois
along with over a hundred Portuguese from Madeira. I'm looking for any
additional information on their ancestors and descendants.

Donna Regina Lindsey, 1895 S. 200 E. (Main Level), Salt Lake City, UT, USA, 84115
Email: D.Regina.Lindsey@m.cc.utah.edu
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: de Mattos, de Cairnes
Comments: My grandfather was Joseph Reginald de Mattos, Sr., and I assume he
was from Hawaii, where he met and married my grandmother, Stella Lindsey. But
his parents--Joseph de Mattos and Maria de Cairnes may have been from Portugal.
I don't know whether or not they were ever in Hawaii. (Might not be from
Madeira, but from São Miguel instead.)

Richard Brazil, 4308 Olive Hill Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Email: rhbrazil@sdcoe.k12,ca.us
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: da Monte
Comments: My grandmother, Maria da Monte Ornellas, was born in 1881, on
Madeira Island. I know very little of her genealogy. She sailed from Madeira
to New York, then to Honolulu aboard the SS Swanley #4994, along with my
grandfather and five children: Rachel, Maria, Antonio, João, and Pedro. After
my grandfather completed his contract with the Ewa Sugar Company, they lived
in Pearl City, Hawaii. My grandfather was a dairyman. If anyone can help,
please contact me be Email. Thank you.

James Rodrigues,15770 Paseo Largavista, San Lorenzo, California 94580
Email: preservation@juno.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Rodrigues, Joaquina, Nunes, Goncalves Filipe, da Leza, Silva, Freitas
Comments: Manuel Rodrigues and Maria Joaquina came to Hawaii in early 1880's.
John Rodrigues, my grandfather, was born there in August 1888. Mary Nunes came
over with her parents and siblings in 1915. Her parents were João Gonçalves
Nunes and Maria Gonçalves Filipe. They left Manuel Gonçalves Filipe/Maria de
Jesus and Francisco Gonçalves Nunes. Maria da Leza, grandparents, back in
Madeira. Mary Nunes and John Rodrigues came to California and were married in
Oakland in 1918. On my mother's side of the family, Joseph Silva and Carolina
Freitas immigrated to Hawaii from Madeira in 1906. They sailed around the
straits of Magellan to Ewe Beach in the island of Oahu, Hawaii. In 1922 they
immigrated to California and lived on Kanaka Road. Oliver da Silva, my
mother's brother, built a multimillion dollar construction company called
Oliver da Silva, now known as DeSilva/Gates.

Linda (no last name or address submitted)
Email: LindaBooo@aol.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Pereira, Camacho, Da Silva
Comments: All that I know is that my ancestors immigrated to Louisiana circa
1850's........I know their surnames, Pereira, Camacho and Da Silva. I know
that they are from the Island of Madeira and that is all I know. I know their
first names of course but I do not know what parish etc.

DeWanna Lindo, (no address submitted), Vacaville, California, U.S.A., 95687
Email: dew@communityonline.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Lindo, Pereira, Rodrigues
Comments: I am researching my husband's family. I have an Antonio Pereira
Lindo, aka Antone Lindo Pereira, born in Madeira in 1859. He married a Maria
DeLuz, aka Maria Rodrigues who arrive in Hawaii in 1883, her parents were
Manuel Jacinto Rodrigues and Ramona? It is told that Maria had to use another
last name to sneak into the country. I would appreciate any info on these
families.

Silvanus Francis, Cane Hall, P.O. Box 430, Kingstown, St Vincent, West Indies
Email: sjf@caribsurf.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Ferreira, Francis, de Freitas, Gonçalves, de Souza
Comments: All families migrated from Madeira to St. Vincent (now St. Vincent
& the Grenadines) in the West Indies around 1850. They came as
indentured servants. Francis was probably Francisco or other surname.

Alex P. (no name or address submitted)
Email: alexp@lanminds.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: Malim, Vieira
Comments: I am researching my paternal grandparents: John Vieira, born 1897,
and Maria Malim, born 1900. They immigrated from Funchal to U.S. via Lowell,
Massachusetts. If any information, please e-mail to alexp@lanminds.com

J.S.Graham, III, One North Charles Street, Suite 1300, Baltimore, MD, 21201
Email: jsgraham@mwbb.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Menezes
Comments: My maternal grandmother, Caroline Menezes, was supposedly born in
Buxton, British Guiana in January 1889, according to a passport application,
BUT official records in GUYANA have no record of her birth. She died in New
York on June 11, 1926, but her death certificate lists her date of birth as
___, ___, 1891, in British Guiana and the sections for name of father, birth
place of father, name of mother and birth place of mother are marked ? A book,
"The Portuguese of Guyana: A Study in Culture and Conflict" by Mary
Noel Menezes, R.S.M., details a significant immigration of Madeirans to British
Guiana beginning in 1835. By 1848, some 15,931 Portuguese immigrants had come
to the colony, most originally as indentured laborers, and virtually all from
Madeira. I suspect that my great-grandparents (paternal name Menezes) were
part of this group, and I seek information on their names, details of passage
to British Guiana and information regarding their history in Madeira.

Sue Pescaia (no address submitted)
Email: pescaia@webtv.net
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surname: Pescaia
Comments: Joao Alves Pescaia married Mary Moniz and moved to Maui, Hawaii in
1889 from Maderia. They lived near Paia, Maui. They had 2 sons and 5 daugters.
Sons: John Pescaia and Antone Alves Pescaia, dtrs: Mary (Garcia), Virginia
(Harmon), Minnie?, Rose ? and Carrie? Joao worked in the sugar plantation and
died at age 45. Mary then moved to Honolulu.She died in 1942. John died in
Pacifica, Ca, and Antone died in Denison, Texas in 1963. John's two sons,
Lawrence and George, both deceased, lived in Hawaii. Antone's sons: Andrew
(Ray) Weaver, Las Vegas, NV and Linn Anthony Pescaia, West, Tx. One daughter,
Dora (Dottie) Bennett. Linn Pescaia's sons: Lee Anthony and John Anthony. Lee
Pescaia has one son, Ryan Lee.

Matthew W. Shuff, 903 Buckley Road, Liverpool, New York 13088
Email: shuffm@hotmail.com
Date submitted: before 1998
Village: Unknown
Surnames: DeAbreu, Vieira, Texiera
Comments: I know my Grandparents immigrated to Brooklyn, New York through
Ellis Island. They came from British Guiana, but my ancestry is from Madiera.
My grandfather's name was Joseph DeAbreu and my grandmother's name was Adelaide
Vieira. She had two sisters and a brother that I know of--Appalonia, Josephina,
and Joseph.

Janice M. Correia Kimberlin, 3240 Marion St. s.e., Albany,
Oregon 97321, USA
Email: CANDYKISE@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 18 May 1999
Comments: This is all I know about my great-grand-father and great-grand-mother.
Manuel Correia -born 1861 Medera, Portugal, Maria DeJesus -born 1866 Medera,
Portugal.
Both married went to Hawaii as single individuals. Both worked on a
plantation in Hawaii, settled & merried in Paia Maui, Hawaii. I know they had
10 children. Come to Oakland ca. the time & dates no one knows. I havnt a
clue the name of the boat they came here on. My grand father was Frank
Francis Correia - born 1903 or 1905 there are 2 birthdates for him. I do know
he was born on Maui. I know he met my grand mother Madeline Ann August, they
met here in the States. Madeline Ann August was born June 24, 1907 and died
April 12 or 16 1945. G-F-Frank F. Correia was born on Oct. 3, 1903 or 1905.
My father never new his birth year for there was 2 marked down. I also can't
find much on my Grandmother Madeline Ann August-Correia. So if there is any
bits of info I would appreciate it. Thank you.

Barbara Dean, 225 Lakeside Dr. Levittown, PA 19054-3905, USA
Email: Smile1961@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 24 Jun 1999
Island/Village: Unknown
Surname: Perry
Comments: My search is just beginning, but am hoping to find some specifics
on my Great-grandfather Manuel Perry. Born sometime in the 1870s. Not sure
when he emigrated to the United States, but located in Massachusetts. Married
Mary Wood date unknown. Had three sons one of which was my maternal
grandfather.

Marie Hendricks, (no address submitted)
Email: Marie1465@aol.com
Date submitted: Wed, 11 Aug 1999
Surname: Farinha
Comments: My Grandfather was Anthony Gonzales Farinha born in 1911 he had
four sisters. Hilda born 1900, Wilamena born 1912, Mary, born 1915 one unknown.
Parents John Gonzales Farinha born 1874 we think wife Carolina Silva born
1878 we think. We are not sure if my grandfather and sisters were born in the
states or in Madeira. Mary had on S.S born in Madeira Island. Grandfather put
Lowell Ma. No trace of birth certificate. I have sent away for the 1930
census I hope that if they find anything it will give some info. We have run
into a dead end. We are not intouch with my dad's family. My mom asked one
sister to help but, she snubbed it off. We have taken on the project for fun
but, aren't getting anywhere. My mom sent to Boston for my grandfathers birth
certificate they said they couldnt' find it. My great grandparents spoke
broken English John and Caroline spoke broken English so we thought maybe
they immigrated here. Mom has gone threw all the ships logs. Any sugestions
it gets expensive sending away for birth certificates and all. It has thrown
us because the baby of the family of John and Caroline (great grandparents).
She put on her SS that she was born in Maderia Island. While all the others
Lowell, Ma. Any sugestions of where else to look. Thanks for any sugestions.
Marie

Elizabeth L.P.Gomez Pestano Cornwall, (no address submitted)
Email: cornwall@rivernet.com.au
Date submitted: Mon, 30 Aug 1999
Surnames: Teixeira, Marques Caldiera, Caldiera, DaSilva,Gomez Pestano
(Pistana)
Comments: Boy what a family History. My mother has all the details. Maderia
Guyana the west Indies. Each year I meet a new 4th or 5th cousin here in
Australia or so it seems. There is a Sydney and a Melbourne group of the
family. Names include Marques Caldiera or Just Caldiera, Teixiera, JJ Da
Silva, Gomez Pestano (Pistana). Madeira and Lisbon involved. The family tree
is pretty developed and we have one old relative with all the details as well
as my mother. We must be connected to someone. I'm looking for the historical
context and any other details I can find. There are enourmous number of
children in all the families. One third cousin told me his aunt had 22
children when he left Guyana - 35 years ago and he heard that she had several
others after this. My mother is from a family of 14 and 11 was a common number
of children it seems in generations before this. Elizabeth.

Anna Araujo, 29001 Norris Rd. #15 Bozeman, Mt 59718
Tel.: (406)586-9162
Email: imua@avicom.net
Date submitted: Thursday, Sep. 09, 1999
Surnames: de Araujo, Gouveia
Comments: Fathers name is John Figueira Araujo. Grandfather is John Figueira
de Araujo (de was dropped) born in Hilo, Hawaii. Grandmother name Cozy Gouveia
born on island of Kaui, Hawaii. She had one brother Manuel Gouveia (don't
know of any more). Great Grandparents migrated to Kaui and the Big Island of
Hawaii sometime in the late 1700's or early 1800's. Any information as to any
relatives, friends of family or anything at all, please contact me.

Linda Millette, 168 Dean St Taunton Ma. 02780, USA
Email: LMill85728@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 19 Sep 1999
Surnames: Silva and Sousa
Comments: Looking for information on Frank and Virginia (Silva) Sousa. They
came from Madeira Island, though I dont know where on the Island. They came
to America between 1890 and 1920. Frank had a brother Joseph and Virginia had
two brothers; John and Manuel. They had 10 children together, Joseph, Frank,
John, Alfred, James, Gabreil, Anthony, Christine, Mary and Hilda. Hilda was
born on Aug.17, 1928 in Norton Ma. Unfortunately this is the only info I
have. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Douglas W. Rodrigues, 143 Cour De La Carabe, Sparks, Nevada, 89434-9515
Email: mtnpilotdiver@msn.com
Date submitted: Sun, 26 Sep 1999
Comments: Attempting to locate relatives of Jose Monseba Rodrigues, born 1849
in unknown town in the Madeira Islands, arrived in Hawaiian islands 1865 as a
Portuguese sailor. Married Emilia Furtado, born about 1880 in unknown town
in the Azores. All the male descendents (all dead of old age) used the
middle name of Monseba, but a couple of them spelled it Monsebo. Trying to
locate information of unknown family in the Azores or Madeira Islands.

Bill Miller, 460 Oakwood Court, Merritt Island, FL 32953-6054, USA
Tel.: (407) 453-4204
Email: wemiller@palmnet.net
Date submitted: Sat, 16 Oct 1999
Names: Manuel de Aveiro, Bernaldo, Coehlo, Quirido
Comments: My Grandfather (b. April 15, 1877) came to Hawaii from Madeira--my
mother said he was an engineer--but he worked as a manager on a plantation in
Paia, Maui until he died in an accident Feb 21, 1931. (He apparently spent
time in California--he owned some land in the Los Angeles area.) My
Grandmother Mary Quirido (aug 16 1898-Sep 20, 1982) took the family to
Honolulu--remarried to Frank Enos. I'm trying to trace his (and her) family
back.

Patrick Kelly, Phoenix, AZ
Email: kelly15@home.com
Date submitted: Tue, 18 Jan 2000
Village: unknown
Surnames: FRATES,FRATERS,SILVA
Comments: My GGrandfather name as I know it was Isaac Frates, the 1880 census
has birth place as Madeira. His wife was Dance Silva. They had one son, Joseph
C. Fraters, I know of, born in 1870, Oakland CA. Isaac Frates moved to
Lemoore CA. and was a saloon keeper in the 1880s. Joseph C. Fraters my
grandfather work in the 1880 for Herman Nathan. It was during this period
that my grandfather change the spelling on his name from Frates to Fraters, I
believe. My Grandfather could have change the spelling on his name also. Any
assistance in following time back would be appreciated. I never met my
grandfather, I have little to no information about him. The information I
have gathered has been from census reports and kind people assisting me. I
feel very strongly he was from Madiera because of the 1880 census. I believe
this is the first time Isaac felt safe. His past seems very shadowed for some
reason.

George & Emma Drummond, Rt. 7 Box 298 Staunton, Va. 24401, USA
Email: ogdesd@rica.net
Date submitted: Sun, 23 Jan 2000
Surnames: "Drummond" or Drummondo
Comments: Learning to find out more about my ancestors. My dad (Oswald George
Drummond) was born May 30, 1906 either on Madeira Island or Port of Spain,
Trinidad (B.W.I). His father was Francis C Drummond (date and place of birth
unknown); his mother's name was Rosa Snell (date and place of birth unknown).
His oldest brother Clemont Drummond was born 9/20/1897 (place of birth
unknown); His oldest sister named Lillian Drummond was born @ 1899 (place of
birth unknown) and his younger brother Emmanual (Amond) Drummond was born 1901
(place of birth unknown). The family moved to New York sometime around
1910-1920.I wish I had more information to share, but that's about it. Thanks
again for any help you can provide. George

Susan K. Howell, PO Box 211244, Montgomery AL 36121, USA
Tel.: 334-396-2278
Email: skhowell@gateway.net
Date submitted: Tue, 25 Jan 2000
Island: Madeira
Village: unknown
Surnames: Luando or Leandro; Tavares; Sebastian of the Kona District of
Hawaii.
Comments: I have the baptismal records of the Luando family: Eugene & Lucia
Tavares Luando. They had 11 children in Hawaii before moving to Honolulu
after 1914. My mothers' father was Antone Paul Sebastian and her Mother was
Constance Leandro Sebastian. I would appreciate any information or help in
discovering when they arrived in Hawaii. I have only family heresay that is
more likely to be disproven. Thank you, Susan Howell.

Paul Da Silva, (no address submitted)
Email: Promdasilva@aol.com
Date submitted: Sun, 20 Feb 2000
Names: Joao Da Silva
Comments: I am looking for information on my great-grandfather. He was born
in Madeira in approximately 1860. He was married to Mary D'Abreu and emigrated
to Guyana. He died in Guyana, around 1900. They had a son named John, my
grandfather, who was born in Guyana on the 30th of January, 1886. He died on
the 16th of June, 1936. He had a son, my father, Albert, who was born in
Guyana on the 12th of February, 1912. He died in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on
the 2nd of April, 1973. I would like to know if my great-grandfather Joao Da
Silva had any brothers or sisters, and any information about them and their
ancestors would be appreciated. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Best Regards, Paul Da Silva

Fern Cone, 5933 Lord Fairfax Hwy. Berryville, VA 22611, USA
Tel.: 540-955-3056
Email: ferncone@visuallink.com
Date submitted: Tue, 30 May 2000
Surnames: Freitas, Gomes, Nobriga
Location: Somewhere on Madeira
Comments: Sarah Freitas Nobriga LeFavre died in Stoneham, MA, Aug. 5th, 1930
after giving birth to a daughter. Sarah was 33 years old and came to the US
in 1927. Her death certificate says that she came from Madeira and her
father's name was John Freitas and mother, Eulalia Gomes. This daughter has
been told very little about her mother who died giving birth to her and would
love to have answers to questions. All she knew was that her mother had been
married at least twice before (I'm assuming Nobriga is a married name) and
that she had other children living near Boston. I could not find immigration
records for Sarah Freitas so she probably was married when she came to the US.
Any help would be appreciated.

Michele Darce Lyman, (no address submitted)
Email: Mizz911@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 22 Jun 2000
Comments:I am looking for the surname of D'arze (Darze, Darce). Have traced
my ancestory back to Thomas D'arze Darce who married Juana de Vega. Their son
Joseph Innocent Darce (D'arze or Darze) was born on Madeira in 1773 and
immigrated to the US later. We've not been able to go back past Thomas. Any
information would be appreciated.

Tony Mendes, Shaugh Prior, Hundred Acres Road, Wickham, Hampshire PO17 6HY England
Tel.: 01329 835992
Email: tony.mendes@btinternet.com
Date submitted: Mon, 17 Jul 2000
Comments: hi my name is tony mendes, i was born in trinidad west indies. my
father was firmino mendes he left maderia when he was 13 sometime in 1930--40?
he worked for fernandes distillers...i know that he had a sister in maderia
and one in venuezala he died about 1980 his sister is maria mendes who has a
daughter called isabella i have a photo of them but lost contact.

Cindy Anjo, 2403 Raven Rd, Pleasanton, Ca. 94566, USA
Email: Tahoe371@cs.com
Date: Thu, 3 Aug 2000
Comments: I am interested in finding out about my family history. All I can
tell you is that my father's parents immigrated from Portugal to Maui, Hawaii
sometime (Im guessing) in the 1800's. His last name, as mine is ANJO. My
grandmother's last name was Pereira (spelling??). Any information you may be
able to stir up would be greatly appreciated! Cindy Anjo

George J Fernandes, P.O. Box BE 585, Belvedere, Harare, Zimbabwe
Email: gfernandes@scottwilson.co.zw OR
georgejmf@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 08 Sep 2000
Surname: Goncalves
Comments: I am searching for people related to Joao Dinisio Goncalves. He was
born on 12 October 1948. He lived in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) until 1990. He
is living in Madeira now. He is my father. I was born on 9 October 1971. I am
trying to establish my family history on my fathers side. I will greatly
appreciate anyone related getting in contact with me. Many thanks.

Herman Rodrigues, Lot 5 Collens Rd Fairways Maraval Trinudad W.I.
Email: hr@wow.net
Date submitted: Wed, 27 Sep 2000
Surnames: Rodrigues and Vieira
Villages: Somewhere in Madeira
Comments: My Paternal Great Grandparents were Joseph (possibly Joao)
Rodrigues born 1852/1 died in 1930 at the age of 78 and Rosa Vieira born
1865/4 and died in 1947 at the age of 82. They left Madeira for Guyana on the
invitation of Rosa's sister Julia who had emmigrated earlier. They had 4
children and moved on to Trinidad where they settled. My Maternal
GGGrandfather was Henrique Vieira the Prespyterian minister who left with the
Madeiran exiles who settled in Trinidad. I think they arrived in 1850. I am
interested in finding out which towns in Madeira these people came from and
if there are any relatives still living there.

Lynette, (no address submitted)
Email: lawaya@wwdb.org
Date submitted: Sun, 29 Oct 2000
Comments: Looking for information on Antone Caldeira who married a Frances
(Francis). Don't know if they married in Medeira or came to Hawaii and got
married. I'm trying to find out where exactly this family originated and if
Antone has family there in Medeira still. Mahalo (thank you), Lynette.

Margaret Fernandes, 6 Bridgeport Drive, Toronto, Ontario M1C 5E3, Canada
Email: margaretmbf@home.com
Date submitted: Sun, 10 Dec 2000
Surnames: Abreu, Ferreira, Cardoza, Fernandes, De Freitas, Rodrigues, de
Jesus(?).
Comments: Manuel D'Abreu, my maternal great grandfather, was born in Madeira
17 Dec 1860 died in Demerara, British Guiana 19 April 1928. On 7 September
1887, he married Mary Isabella Ferreira, born 2 July 1871 in Madeira; died 11
November 1946 in Demerara, British Guiana. Manuel's parents were Manuel
D'Abreu and Mary Fernandes. Siblings were Mary D'Abreu who married Joseph
Ferreira. And Ludivina D'Abreu who married John De Freitas. Mary Isabella
Ferreira's parents were Wenceslaus Rodrigues Ferreira and Gregoria Fernandes.
My paternal great father was George Fernandes of Madeira who married Julia
Rodrigues also of Madeira. Parents of George Fernandes are unknown. Parents
of Julia Rodrigues were Emmanuel Rodrigues and Phippa de Jesus both of Madeira.
Other paternal great grand parents were Emmanuel Cardoza who married Ludivina
de Jesus; both of Madeira. Anthony Cardoza and Thomasina Fernandes were the
parents of Emmanuel Cardoza and Ludivina de Jesus father was Joseph Fernandes
and mother unknown.
Note: Offspring of George Fernandes was George Fernandes Jr. (my grandfather).
He was born in Demerara, British Guiana on 17 September 1874, died 12 August
1932 in Demerara, British Guiana. He married Mary Matilda Cardoza (my
grandmother) on 25 July 1896. She was born in Demerara, British Guiana on 9
September 1876 and died in Demerara, British Guiana on 3 February 1958.

Marie Niccum, 400 E Pleasant, Greenup, IL 62428, USA
Email: catcrazd@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun, 22 Apr 2001
Surname: DeCrastos
Comments: Hi, I am looking for any information on the surname DeCrastos. My
line of family settled in Jacksonville, IL (Sangamon Co.). I have been unable
to find any info on these relatives. Anyone knowing or hearing of anything
about these people please contact me. Thanks.

Michael Vieira, 211 Beecher Ave., Palacios, TX 77465
Email: mikev@wcnet.net
Date submitted: Tue, 3 Jul 2001
Island/Village: Madiera (village unknown)
Surnames: Vieira
Comments: I am looking for information regarding my grand-father John Vieira.
I am told that he was born in Madiera. I don't know when he was born but, my
father was born in 1918 in the U.S. So, I believe John Vieira came to the
U.S. some time before or after 1900 where he married my grand-mother.

Yasmin Christie, (no adress submitted)
Email: zak.1@cwcom.net
Date submitted: Tue, 21 Aug 2001
Village Unknown
Comments: hello i am trying to find out information on my grandfather his
name was Anthony Carlos DeCruz he was born in 1894 in Maderia in a fishing
village where i dont know. He ran away from home when he was 14 years old and
became a cabin boy on one of the Merchant Navy ships. I dont have any other
information about his family in Maderia. He travelled the world and he met my
grandmother Margaret McDonald in Sunderland England. her father was born in
the West Indies and her mother was born in Scotland. I dont know where or who
i can write to for information that might put me on the right track. I am
hopeing someone can help me.

Henry Duncan III, New York
Email: YULE82@AOL.COM
Date submitted: Fri, 28 Sep 2001
Surnames: DaSilva, Perreira
Comments: both of these surnames came from Madeira to British Guiana in the
1800's either in the early or hte late. I don't really know. The DaSilva name
is from a woman by the name of Mary DaSilva. She married a man and had 7
children. She lived there and died. The Perreira name came from a woman also,
her name is Christine Perreira. She came to British Guiana from Madeira.
She had spose and had a child with him. His name was Henry. She meet another
man and had other children. I don't know if she had any relatives with her in
British Guiana. She lived there and died also. I would appreciate it if
anyone has information that matches mine.

Message for Trixie Simmons:
Hi Trixie, How are you? I was reading your search for the surnames of your
family, and I think we might be related.My great-great grandmother was a Mary
DaSilva. She was born in Madeira, Portugal. She then moved to British Guiana.
She married and man and had 7 childern. She lived in British Guiana all of
her life. Are we related? Is anythis information like yours? Please reply
back to me, I will be waiting for you response, Henry.

Annette Green, (no address submitted)
Email: annette.green@clear.net.nz
Date submitted: Sun, 21 Oct 2001
Comments: I don't speak any Portugese but my G/Grandfather has on his death
and marriage certificates (Australia) that he was born in Madiera, and the
name he went under and put on these certificates was: ALFRED CAESAR BERTHOLD
born 1868, his mother: Caroline VENTEURY, his father: Joseph BERTHOLD. He
supposedly came to NZ on 16 April 1894 on a ship called "OPAWA" that called
in to Madiera on its way way here the UK. I have been searching for over 10
years and never found any information on him or his family, and I have no
relatives left to question. I would dearly love any advice or info. I will
never give up hope that I may get a lead from someone on eday. Annette

Ana Ramos Pereira Church, (no address submitted)
Email: MChurch522@aol.com
Date submitted: Tue, 25 Dec 2001
Comments: We are looking to find information on the VIEIRA and MARQUES
VIEIRA family. They left ILHA DA MADEIRA around the beggining of the 1900's
and went to BRAZIL. They died in Brazil, but some of the records got lost.
And also the RAMOS PEREIRA family that probably has been in Brazil for many
centuries. We appreciate any information you can email us. Muito obrigada as
we say in Portuguese. Thank you very much.

Harrison, (no address submitted)
Email: harrisonfam@shaw.ca
Date : Thu, 7 Mar 2002
Surnames: Marquez and Marks.
Hello. I am helping my friend to research her ancestors in Portugal. She is
having a family reunion in the summer and would like to provide a history.
This is all we know of her Grandparents: Frank Leo Marquez born on Madeira
1880-1964, married Virginia Marks (don't know, but she may be from Spain).
They immigrated to Sanrge Grande in Trinidad, and had three children there.
He was in the business of import-export, but later had a cooa plantation in
Caparo. Would like to know about Frank's parents, siblings, etc. Thank you.

Marcelo Gomes, (no address submitted)
Email: marcelogomes@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun, 31 Mar 2002
Comments: Seeking info on the Balla family name. A family from Madeira that
eventually went to Cabo Verde and then to America. Sometimes spelled Bala.

Johanna Dopson, (no address submitted)
Email: lyntai@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Mon, 22 Apr 2002
Comments: Hello my name is Johanna Dopson....and I am looking for any
connection to my family name D'Abreau. All I know is that my ancestors came
to Trinidad (West Indies) via Maderia...apparently it was some brothers 2
settled in Trinidad (1 to marry) and the other settled in Grenada. My great
grand father's name is George D'Abreau.

Lori Bugado Ornellas, (no address submitted)
Email: lorio@ilhawaii.net
Date submitted: Wed, 2 Oct 2002
Comments: Aloha. My grandfather migrated to Hawaii from Mederia. I would like
to know who my relatives are in Portugal. His name was Manuel Rodrigues
Bugado. This is my paternal side. In a book of Portugues Memories in Hawaii
he was listed as Bogado. He was iliterate and the name may have been distorted.
He came to Hawaii around 1878 in the ship Pricilla. Any information you could
give me would be appreciated. Also, my great grandmother came from Sao Miguel
(Azores). Her name was Mary Gloria Araujo Carreira. I think her married name
was Carreira. This is on my maternal side. Any information you could give me
would be most helpful. Also, I'm doing a research paper at the University on
the Portugues culture. Any information on the culture would be appreciated.
In my geography class I ahve to do a research on the population and migration
of Portugal. I have the Portuguese who migrated to Hawaii, but now I need the
population and migration of Portugal. Please help. Aloha, Lori Bugado Ornellas.

Bryan Teixeira, (no address submitted)
Email: bryanteixeira@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Thu, 24 Oct 2002
Comments: Hello. I am interested in tracking my family history but I don't
know where to start. My grandarents were from Madeira and I grew up in Guyana.
I will visit Madeira next month for the first time. Thanks.

Kenneth Fokké, (no address submitted)
Email: Kenneth.Fokke@hccnet.nl
Date submitted: Thu, 8 May 2003
Island: Madeira
Comments: Looking for information regarding my great-grandmother, Jibia Gomes
Figuera. She was born approx. 30-may-1850 on Madeira. She had immigrated to
Suriname (former Dutch colony) in South America. I have no other information,
such as place of birth, father, mother, brothers, sisters etc. If anyone can
help, please contact me by E-mail. Thank you.

Juanita Rogers, Lamberhurst, KENT TN3 8BH, UK
Tel: 01892 891020
Email: rhys.rogers@btopenworld.com
Date submitted: Fri, 23 May 2003
Comments: Juanita Rogers, nee de la Rosa, granddaughter of F A Corea. No idea
where in Madeira my family comes from, but they were originally Correia, and
I believe came out from Madeira in the 1840's. My great great or great great
great grandfather was Joaquim Correia and I believe he came out to St Vincent
already married. His son or grandson was George Corea of Sans Souci in St
Vincent. George Corea, my great grandfather married Amelia Jardine from
Grenada (would have been about 1880's, so any information about her family
would also be useful. Thanks

Conceição de Freitas, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Email: c_de_freitas@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Comments: Hi there my name is Conceicao de Freitas, I was born in Vancouver,
BC, Canada my nick name is Connie. My parents are from Madeira, Portugal my
father's given name is Julio my mother, Maria Conceicao. I know I have a
cousin name Bruno whom I've never met, if this information seems familiar to
anyone who is searching their background feel free to email me. Thank you.

Heather Sugar, 11a Glyndebourne Avenue, Toorak, Victoria, Australia
Email: josephsugar@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Surname: Tachere or Teixeira
Where: Somewhere in Maderia
Comments: Seeking Lucia or Luzia Tachere or Teixeira de Nobriga, daughter of
Antoinie Govet and Amer Tachere or Teixeira de Nobriga Conda, from Madeira.
Lucia or Luzia married Jean Day, from Channel Islands, some time 1830-1840 in
Madeira and had three daughers Corrinna, Eliza and Sophia born 1836 - 1842 in
Madeira. About 1843 family moved to Channel Islands, from where they moved to
Australia in 1853.

Lori Sousa, 321 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604, USA
Tel.: (585)232-1136, ext. 21
Email: Lsousa@bethelcf.com
Date submitted: Tue, 20 Jan 2004
Surnames In one Village: Santa Cruz - Sousa Volta
Unsure of village - Oliva
Comments: I am looking for information on information pertaining to the
Francisco Sousa Volta and Augusta Volta family. They are from Madiera Island
and had 7 Children - I know that one of their 7 children (Joseph Sousa Volta)
was born in Santa Cruz, Madeira Island on May 28th, 1907 and their oldest son
(John Sousa Volta) was born in 1892. Any information on this family line
would be greatly appreciated. My grandmother was also from Mariera Island,
But I am unsure of the exact location. Her name is Albina Oliva and she was
born in 1897. Any information about the Oliva family would also be
appreciate.

Zaneta Denny, 41 Wyld Way, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 6PP, UK
Email: zdennyuk@yahoo.co.uk or
Britzan@aol.com
Date submitted: Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Comments: Hello, my name is Zaneta Denny and I am British. My great
grandfather was from Madeira. His name was Manuela Comacho, he many have had
two other brothers called George and Fred. I would like ANY INFORMATION on
the COMACHO name. what part of Madeira? When did the Comacho's arrive etc
etc. The names of the Comacho's are Manuel (my great-great grandfather), his
brothers George and Fred. Manuel may have been born in the 1890s. When
Manuel got to Guyana he married Marjorie Brumell, the daughter of the
'British Colonial Administrator/Shefiff of the County of Demerara'. I am 17
years old (soon to be 18 on Saturday) and I am finding it a little difficult
to find out about my family because of the lack of information that was
passed down through generations. This is largely due to that grandparents
grew up in the Caribbean culture which dictated 'children must be seen and
not heard'. Thank you.

Ian A. Teixeira, Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Email: ian_tex@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun 12 Jun 2005
Paternal Surnames: Teixeira (Great grandfather), Nunes (grandmother), Ezoura, Moura, deMoura
Comments: Both my Paternal and Maternal great grandparents are presumed to have gone to British
Guiana from the island of Madeira. I do not know the precise island, Concelho nor Parish. I do have a
photo of him and his wife Mary/Marie Kaseira (sp?) that must date to the latter 1800’s. I do not
know his first name though it may be Joseph. I lived in Guiana/Guyana for 28 yrs. Only knew my
paternal grandmother - Claudia - of that generation. I am attempting to trace from my Great
grandparents backwards. They had three sons:
Joseph: 1878~1948: all that is known is that he was born sometime in 1878, died 16.Apr.1948
and was married to TiTi Addie, probably Adelaide. No other record of this line.
Francis Borges: 10.Oct.1894~03.Jun.1949: Married Claudia Nunes on 29.Apr.1918 and had Frank,
Doris, Claude - (my dad), Estella (Ontario), Lloyd, Asolita (Ontario), John (Ontario), Carl, Vera,
Henry, and twins that died. Frank married Isobel and lived in Venezuela. It is not known if he
is still alive. I am the Keeper of all the details on his downline in an Excel master file and
while I should be able to locate all who are around now, my main focus is on the great
grandparents and before, going back to Madeira and any other unknown parallel branches.
John Marcelinus: 16.Jan.18??~02.Jun.1972: Married Olidia Moura 16.Nov.1916 and had Dionesa
Juliet (Ontario), Eustace, Compton, Bernard (Texas or Venezuela) and Carmen ‘Baby’. Locations
in (brackets) after names denote persons still alive to this date 12.June.2005. Should anyone
reading this have any information that would help, kindly email me. Francis' wife Claudia, kept
a book of names and dates that has proven invaluable. I have created a viewable ‘Tree’ on
Ancestry.com and visit the Message Boards there occasionally.

Jenna Carr, (no address submitted)
Email: jennanc_6@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Surnames: Gonzalves, Serrao
Comments: Hello, My name is Jenna Carr. My parents are from British Guyana. My mother is of
Portuguese descent and my father is mixed. My grandfather's last name is Serrao, and my
grandmother's maiden name is Gonzalves. I was informed by my grandmother that my
great-great-grandfather emmigrated from Medeira to British Guyana. If anyone has any information
about the Serrao family can you please contact me?

Lisa McGinness (no address submitted)
Email: lisamae_55@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Comments: Grandmother Belvera Farinha nee Ferreira. Her father is Jose Ferreira married Rosa
Moniz both from Madeira emigrated to British Guiana. Four children born in BG. Belvera, Francis,
Jose, and Antonio. Francis married Julia Roza, Jose married a Serrao and Belvera married
Guilherme Farinha(mother is a Pestano). Looking for any family in Madeira. Not sure which
part of Madeira they originated from. Still trying to track shipping records. If anyone can
help it will be appreciated.

Gloria Thomas, 13 Martin St., Sayreville, NJ 08872 USA
Email: violet355@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 8 Dec 2005
Island: Madeira
Surnames: Jardine/Jardim, Ramalho
Comments: My great grandfather Querino Jardine (born Quirini Gomes Jardim) was born in British
Guiana in 1874 and His grandfather Ramalho arrived from Madeira in BG on Feb. 4, 1840. My
grandmother wrote that the Ramalho family may have been related to the Hapsburgs and possibly
the Spanish royal family and I would love to have any information on the Ramalho's since i
don't have anything beyond that my great grandfather's grandfather had the Ramalho last name
and came from Madiera.

Bev, (no address submitted)
Email: Hisdogbo@aol.com
Date submitted: Thu, 29 Dec 2005
Comments: I am looking for information about DOMINGO MADERAS/MADARIS who was born in Portugal
abt. 1620 and was in Virginia in the U.S. by 1640. He had a son Carlos ("Charles) MADERAS b. in
VA. We were told his last name was probably because he was of Madeiros Island and that some first
names were given of the days of the week (which Domingo is). We don't know his wife's name nor
who his parents are? Hope someone can help or direct me to where I can get help. Thanks.

Marie Auld, Australia
EMail: marielauld@hotmail.com
Date submitted: Sun, 26 Feb 2006
Surnames: Day, Govet, Taxiera, Tachere de Nobriga, Taehere de Nobriga Conda
Comments: My great, great grandmother,Luziea, met my great great grandfather, Jean Day, in Madeira.
Luziea's father was a wine merchant in Madeira, I think in Funchal. They had 3 children in Madeira
before returning to Guernsey in the Channel Islands. The children were Corrinne ( spelt several ways)
and twins Sophia Eliza and Eliza Sophia. After the birth of several more children the family together
with Jean's brother, James and his family immigrated to Melbourne Australia.

Ross Bosque, 7306 Bold Ln., Sacramento, CA. 95823
tel.: (916) 391-5587
Email: MauiSon69@Yahoo.com
Subject: Historical Lineage
Date Submitted: Mon, 11 Sept 2006
Surnames: da Costa/ de Vasconcellos/ Pedro Rodrigues/ de Souza Medeiros/ Jacintho de Souza/ Cordeiro de Medeiros
Comments: According to legend, and family heresay, I am to belive and understand my (family) lineage,
came from the Madeira Islands of Portugal, so the story goes. Now, after being handed a piece of paper
a year ago from my Aunt, (my mother's younger sister) I don't know what to belive at present. The paper
is a list of my relatives going back as far as my Great-Great Grandparents, who were born in Portugal.
John da Costa and Helena da Costa, are my maternal Great Grandparents. ( b. circa: Feb. 1869, d. 1958/
b. circa: Jan. 1877, d. 1962) Also, born in Portugal, presumably, according to this piece of paper in
Bertanha, Sao Miguel, in the district of Ponta Delgado, the Azores, this is what astounds me. Why have
I been told the Madeira Islands? The Portugese-Hawaiian historical book does not explain this that I
know of. John and Helena had 20 children, (Catholics, you know!) all born in Hawaii. Affectionally,
they were known to have the nicknames of, VO-VO, and VU-VU. My Grand-mother, (maternal, fifth in line
of 20) Mary (Maria) Katherine da Costa-Walker, died before I was born, 1902-1955. And, as of just
recently, my grand-Uncle, Justin(Justino) Costa passed away, the last of 20 living children ( 18th in
line, b. 1917, died this year June 2006). Majority of all my relatives are buried in St. Joeseph's
Catholic Cemetary in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii. Some are buried overseas, a few others', are buried across
the U.S. Apparently, according to legend, my GGGrand-parents were exiled to the Madeira Islands, from
a revolutionary Coup' on mainland Portugal, during the middle and/or 3rd quarter of the 19th century.
(I'm still trying to comprehend the connection between the Madeira Isl. and that of the Azores.) This is
what I know, what is said, is that we have (had) Royalty in our bloodline. My Ancestors are (said) to
have been Cousins to the Queen; What Queen? What Court? What Monarchy/ and or Dynasty? And, through
which bloodline? How did they end up on the Madeira Islands (Azores?), and what was the main reason to
immigrate to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, to the little known kingdom, then known as Maui, Hawaii?
What did they (my Ancestors) sacrafice over the Coup' de tat that caused them to relinquished major
titles, huge land, and great fortune? This is my curiosity, not to mention, My Legacy that I want and
need to learn. I have no claim, and I could care less. I need to prove or disprove my family ancestral
lineage. After all, I need know , how my Great-Grandfather became a land Baron and Rancher in Makawao,
Maui, Hawaii. I've always pictured him as this Mark Twain type of character. Any information regarding
my heritage would be greatly appreciated in advance, therefore, please go ahead and email me with
whatever stories and or facts you may have. Thank-you and Mahalo!

Marcia Bezuidenhout, 540 Lighthouse Road, Bluff, 4052, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Email: roland1@wol.co.za (h) or marcialb@law.co.za (w)
Date submitted: Sun, 17 Sep 2006
Surnames: Serena, Vieira, De’Abreu, Caldeira
Comments: My great-grandmother, Maria Calderia (Caldeira) was born circa 1905. My great-grandfather,
Marceal/Marsial Vieira Serena was born October 1900. My great-grandmother came to South Africa from
Madeira, Portugal and my great-grandfather from either Lisbon or Madeira, Portugal. I am not sure what
years they came through to South Africa. They were not married at the time they left Portugal so I am
not sure whether they met one another in Portugal or only met in South Africa. They were married in
Benoni, Transvaal (now Gauteng), South Africa – I am not sure what year they were married. We think that
my great-grandmother’s mother was named Mathilde but this is yet to be confirmed. We also think that my
great-grandmother’s maiden name was De’Abreu but we are still trying to confirm this, hence the reason
for me researching all the above surnames. My great-grandparents had 10 children, namely: Lourdes
(I think she was deceased at the age of about 19 years – she was born with down-syndrome, date of birth
unknown, date of death unknown), Adelino Serena (he was known to us by his nickname, Fatti
– born ..., deceased 27 November 2004 in Johannesburg, South Africa), Luiz Jose Vieira Serena
(born 8 November 1928, deceased 7 December 2003 in Durban, South Africa), Theresa Maria Serena
(born 14 August 193?, deceased April 2005), Angelina Clara Serena (my maternal grandmother
– born 6 August 1936, deceased 20 August 1990), Deloures Serena (born 9 February 1939,
deceased 16 September 1994), Beatrice Serena (born 14 March 194?, still living)
Cecilia Serena (born 194?, still living) Antonio (Tony) Vieira Serena
(born 194?, still living), and Lourenco (Lawrence) Serena (deceased as an infant from
consumption). Unfortunately this is the only information I have at this stage. If there is anyone out
there who can help me find out more about my family, please contact me by e-mail. Thank You!!

Paula Fernandes, Toronto, Canada
Tel: 416-261-6026
Email: paulamffernandes@gmail.com
Date submitted: Fri, 17 Aug 2007
Surnames: Abreu, Ferreira, Cardoza, Fernandes, De Freitas, Rodrigues, de Jesus(?)
Comments: Manuel D'Abreu, my maternal great grandfather, was born in Madeira 17 Dec 1860 died in
Demerara, British Guiana 19 April 1928. On 7 September 1887, he married Mary Isabella Ferreira, born
2 July 1871 in Madeira; died 11 November 1946 in Demerara, British Guiana. Manuel's parents were
Manuel D'Abreu and Mary Fernandes. Siblings were Mary D'Abreu who married Joseph Ferreira. And
Ludivina D'Abreu who married John De Freitas. Mary Isabella Ferreira's parents were Wenceslaus
Rodrigues Ferreira and Gregoria Fernandes. My paternal great father was George Fernandes of Madeira
who married Julia Rodrigues also of Madeira. Parents of George Fernandes are unknown. Parents of
Julia Rodrigues were Emmanuel Rodrigues and Phippa de Jesus both of Madeira. Other paternal great
grand parents were Emmanuel Cardoza who married Ludivina de Jesus; both of Madeira. Anthony Cardoza
and Thomasina Fernandes were the parents of Emmanuel Cardoza and Ludivina de Jesus father was Joseph
Fernandes and mother unknown. Note: Offspring of George Fernandes was George Fernandes Jr. (my
grandfather). He was born in Demerara, British Guiana on 17 September 1874, died 12 August 1932 in
Demerara, British Guiana. He married Mary Matilda Cardoza (my grandmother) on 25 July 1896. She was
born in Demerara, British Guiana on 9 September 1876 and died in Demerara, British Guiana on 3
February 1958.

Katherine Beltran, P.O. Box 1021, Pinedale Wyoming 82941
Tel: 307-537-3103
Email: beltrankatherine@yahoo.com
Date submitted:
3 Jun 2009
Island: Madeira (unknown village)
Comments: Searching for family information by the name of Fransisco, of Madeira. ( when immigrating to USA via Ellis Island, name was recorded/changed to Frank. Great Grandfathers name was Manuel Frank(Fransisco).
Thank you for all you help.

Bill Miller, Bastrop, Texas
Email: bmiller64@austin.rr.com
Date submitted: 9 Aug 2009
Surnames: Manuel de Aveiro, Bernaldo, Coehlo, Querido
Comments: My Grandfather (b. April 17, 1877) came to Hawaii from Madeira--his death certificate listed him as a Mechanical Engineer living in Paia, Maui, Hawaii when he died in an accident Feb 21, 1931. (He apparently spent time in California--he owned some land in the Los Angeles area.) My Grandmother Mary Querido/Coelho (Aug 16 1898-Sep 20, 1982) took the family to Honolulu--remarried to Frank Enos. I'm trying to trace his (and her) family back-her father was Manuel Coelho [b abt 1880] -- apparently he took this name from his cousins that he traveled to Hawaii with from Madeira--he later told his family his name was actually Querido.

Christina Slay (no address submitted), Phone 858-212-2851
Email:
Ccurnow26@gmail.com
Date submitted: Friday, 3 Aug 2012
Surnames:
Surnames: da Costa/ de Vasconcellos/ Pedro Rodrigues/ de Souza Medeiros/ Jacintho de Souza/ Cordeiro de Medeiros
Comments:
I am in search of any and all family members. John da Costa and Helena da Costa are my great grandparents. I was told that they originally came from the Azores and their parents came from the Madeira Island. This is a huge, huge family. I have been told that they owned over 800 acres of Maui land and they owned a vast portion of Azores land. John's brother, Antone, had 18 kids and was located in Makawao, Maui, Hawaii with him. I recently saw paperwork where each of John's surviving 20 kids were given an acre of Maui land. From my knowledge, there are family members that still live in the original Makawao home.

I read an article above on this site from Ross Bosque, where we might have had a royal bloodline. I'm now very interested in this because the information that I have heard might be true and is the reason why they have a record of traveling a lot in those times (to France) and owning a lot of land.

Some of the daughters from John and Helena da Costa moved from Hawaii to California. Cecila is my grandmother. She is the one of the youngest along with Justin. Her other sisters that I was able to meet as a child before they passed were Justina, Rose, Helen and Theresa. I have for many years asked questions about their heritage and where we come from, but my parents don't know much. Most of what I know is from what my grandmother, Cecila, told me as a young child before she passed.

I have the valuable Portuguese/Hawaiian book along with the original family photo. If anyone has any information they would like to share, I'd be more than happy to do so. For years, I have dreamt of having a family reunion. At times this seems impossible because of how large our family is and how everyone is spread out throughout the States. Then I remind myself that nothing is impossible and maybe we can all make this family reunion happen.
Please contact me by email or telephone, above. Thank you, Christina